Detroit

[Drewboyaus]

You watched all cars go down brewery trk did mine look stable compared to some of the others? It sure felt it! To the point I was able to drive down the hill not just " Coast down"

Absolutely. Having driven a mates Patrol down a couple or reasonably steep tracks recently with rear locker engaged, it's like chucking a boat anchor out the back and dragging it down the hill. Heaps more control.

[Gary Vansleve]

Hey all
The only reason I was lookiin at the Detroit was I read the manual wherin it stated they have developed a more user friendly Detroit. I am familiar with the manners of a Detoit locked diff but thought the newer version might be more user friendly.

Contacted Harrop today who informed me the Detroit for the Patrol is not the more user friendly one. Told him the primary use of the ute and was advised the Detroit may not be suitable. So there ya go no detroit for the rear. No harm in throwin it out there.

Asked about an E locker was told I would get the pin type and bigger carrier bearings that are Toyota. Seeing as I am a cruiser man from way back that made me happy. No offence guys oh puck it I don't care. On second thoughts I do care I think Told me pinion bearings are not part of the deal. If I go the e locker way would get them done especially for the rear as the ute is approaching 200 k.

[liftlid]

The upgrade sounds good, the user friendly Detroit might be the true track, gear type limited slip.

[Gary Vansleve]

The upgrade sounds good, the user friendly Detroit might be the true track, gear type limited slip.

Nah it was the locker not the lsd type. Harrop knew what I was yakkin on about but there isn't one for the patrol.

[liftlid]

Nah it was the locker not the lsd type. Harrop knew what I was yakkin on about but there isn't one for the patrol.

Sorry I was referring to your user friendly comment, not the info from harrop

[lhurley]

The upgrade sounds good, the user friendly Detroit might be the true track, gear type limited slip.

Possibly just less harsh? From what ive heard detroits like to destroy axles

[liftlid]

Possibly just less harsh? From what ive heard detroits like to destroy axles

Any locker will find the week link in the chain. Mines in a 9 inch so only damage was to the tred on the tyres.
The true trac isn't supposed to have handling quirks.

[threedogs]

not a fan of auto lockers had a lock right in the back of another 4x4 and it killed everything that turned'
I removed and replaced it with a Pro-locker happy days, Some allow you to turn but most don't
I wouldn't be putting one in the front with manual hubs, Save your $$$ and buy an air or 12v locker of your choice
then you decide when its on and off. And that torque kick can be alarming if you are not ready for it, LOL

@ liftlid not all 4x4 destinations have equal ground allowing equal grip


Without a locker, with open diffs only the back right and front left will turn in 4x4
at least with a LSD you might get 3 wheels spinning

[FNQGU]

My old man has had a Detroit in the rear diff on his 100series for years and is a real fan. No kicking out anywhere, just the odd clunk as it locks/unlocks, but nothing that effects driveability.

I've got one in the front of my Patrol, with manual hubs and am also very happy with it.

[Forced Offroad]

A auto front is not the best option,
A auto locker from Detroit for remote travel in Aus I believe is a poor option if anything goes wrong...
Also Detroit are expensive and with the new ARB lockers that are now out a lot stronger and no matter where your travelling in Aus you can always get you hands on ARB or the TJM pro locker around the country..